Croatia, Independent State. AnOrder of Merit, Grand Cross, Christain Version, by Braća Knaus, c.1942

Grand Cross, Christian version, in silver and enamels, 57.0mm x 60.0mm, of fine quality manufacture, unmarked, but typical cross by maker Braća Knaus, Zagreb, in extremely fine condition, with correct, but modern made sash ribbon. Scarce award, conferred almost exclusively to high ranking foreign Officers and Diplomats for Services rendered in Croatia during 1941-45, and seldom awarded.